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WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, September 12, 2018 — Seventy-two beautiful cats and kittens are safe and sound from nature’s fury today after being evacuated from shelters in the path of…

WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, September 11, 2018 — As Hurricane Florence barrels toward the United States, bringing with it torrential rains, dangerous winds, and potential flooding, the famed American Humane…

Hurricane Florence, which is rapidly approaching the U.S. East Coast, was upgraded to Category 4, indicating that “catastrophic damage will occur.” Its 130 mph winds of destruction will likely hit…

Hurricane Florence is currently barreling toward the U.S., bringing with it torrential rains, dangerous winds, and potential flooding. The National Hurricane Center is forecasting Florence to become a strong Category…

Category 5 Hurricane Irma is currently barreling toward the U.S., bringing with it torrential rains, dangerous winds, and potential flooding. The American Humane Rescue team is standing by to help,…

Last year, the country experienced multiple natural disasters that placed animals in harm’s way, from the tumultuous flooding in Louisiana and West Virginia to the deadly hurricane that stuck South…

Before the storm NEVER leave animals behind. Review your evacuation plans and know a safe place where your pets can go if you need to evacuate. Evacuation destinations may include…

WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, October 5, 2016 — With deadly Hurricane Matthew battering the Caribbean and expected to move into the United States, American Humane’s rescue team is mobilizing and…

Disasters can be as diverse as a barn collapse, train derailment, drought, blizzard, explosion, or any situation that leaves animals helpless and without care. As the animal care facility in…

For more than 100 years, American Humane Rescue teams have been helping animals in the midst of catastrophic natural disasters. Last year alone, our teams helped animal victims of Hurricanes…